HR 250
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Bill overview
This bill instructs the Joint Committee on the Library to commission and install a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Capitol. The committee is required to finalize an agreement to purchase the statue by December 31, 2025, and to place it in a publicly accessible location within the Capitol by December 31, 2026, as part of the Capitol Visitor Center’s guided tours. The goal is to honor Benjamin Franklin and provide a visible representation of American history within the Capitol building.
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